Automotive Painter/Refinisher

Northwest Hills Chevy GMC Cadillac - A Busy dealer Collision shop with Direct repair affiliations is in need of an experienced Auto painter. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team. Must have 5 years experience, and certified with the ability to tint and color match & have 3 stage finish experience. 

Qualifications

• ASE & icar certifications Credentials Preferred


• Grade 12 with auto body & collision damage repair certificate OR 5 years of practical knowledge within an auto body repair facility


• Welding, Paint and Body experience preferred


• Have a valid driver’s license and means of transportation to work 


• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test


• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Must have own tools


• Be at least 18 years of age


• Ability to read and follow collision damage estimates

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date on the latest repair methods and techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership


• Perform all body and fender repairs according to estimate and supplement as necessary


• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy


• Perform welding, soldering, body alignment and oxidizing operations


• Diagnose the cause of malfunction and perform needed repair


• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts


• Examine vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required


• Advise Body Shop Manager if additional work is needed


• Use basic mathematical skills to solve simple equations for mixing chemicals


• Follow factory and dealership procedures when performing warranty work


• Save and tag all warranty parts for storage


• Is familiar with the latest technical bulletins, service manuals and other service publications


• Attend factory sponsored training classes and keeps abreast of factory technical bulletins


• Operate all equipment in Body Shop in a safe and productive manner


• Maintain his stall in an orderly and clean manner


• Use discretion in using company materials and supplies


• Light painting, if deemed qualified and necessary by the Manager


• Ensure customer’s cars are kept clean


• Document all work performed as soon as the job is completed


• Understands and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as the disposal of hazardous waste


• Will secure permission from management and write up an RO before doing any work on personal vehicle

What We Offer

• No Sunday's


• Competitive and Aggressive Compensation


• Health Insurance


• 401K Plan


• Paid time off and vacation


• Growth opportunities


• Paid Training


• Employee vehicle purchase plans


• Family owned and operated


• Long term job security


• Discounts on products and services